I know that it's been a little bit since my last post. I have been thinking about what I have to say, and interestingly enough, I feel like I should share my testimony. This is very unusual for me for a couple of reasons; 1- it seems a little weird to post it in a blog and 2- I'm sorry to say, that I don't share my testimony very often. I am a very private person about certain things, especially things that really matter to me and my testimony really matters. But when you feel like you should share it, you do it, so here goes:
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true and is God's church on the earth. I have never had to pray about this or seek to find out if it is true, because I have always known it deep in my bones and in my soul for as long as I can remember. I know that God loves me as his daughter and blesses me everyday. I know that Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the Sacred Grove and restored the gospel onto the earth. I know that he translated the Book of Mormon through the power of the Holy Ghost. I have read this book more than 15 times and I know it contains the word of the Lord. I am grateful for a Prophet alive on the earth today who leads the church. I am so grateful for a loving God who has provided a way for not only me, but for everyone to return and live with him. The Spirit has testified to me again and again of the truthfulness of the gospel. I would be lost without this constant in my life. I have, like most people, experienced many trials in my life, but I have always felt the love of the Lord through them. I know that the trials that I have faced have helped me grow and become a stronger better person and when the Lord has asked me to go through these trials, he has been right at my side 100% of the time. There has been debate lately about whether or not Mormons are Christians. I can say, being a Mormon for my entire life, that yes, we most emphatically are Christians. Christ is the cornerstone of our religion. I know this to be true. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Beautiful, Abby! Thanks for sharing your testimony. It was your Dad's testimony that was the trigger which allowed the Spirit to 'tap me on the shoulder' and get me to gather up enough courage to speak to him. Testimonies are powerful things, and I'm so grateful to have a daughter who has one, and recognizes its value. So glad you are my daughter and that you are who you are. Lovies :)
ReplyDeleteMOST excellent! I can't think of a better way to kick off a blog than to begin with the things that matter most. You've got a beautiful testimony and I loved reading it!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya!